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Bousier Family History

Bousier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bossier, Boulier, Bouvier, Bosier, Bruster, Bosler, Soulier, Bowser

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Where is the Bousier family from?

You can see how Bousier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bousier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bousier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bousier family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bousier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bousier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bousier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bousier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bousier. 100% of Bousier women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Bousier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Bousier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bousier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Bousier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Bousier. For the veterans among your Bousier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bousier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Bousier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bousier in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bousier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bousier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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